🐯 Tiger Newsletter

Posted Date: 03/06/26 (03:00 PM)

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Tiger Newsletter

March 9 SSC Meeting

March 9-13 Report Cards Sent Home

March 12 The Little Mermaid Musical Matinee

March 13 PTA Birthday Books - PBIS Ice Cream Social - Sparkle & Shine Dance

March 16 Family Literacy Night

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🐯 Hello, Longden Families.

We had a busy week at Longden!

Here’s a quick look at what’s been happening—and what’s coming up next.

Another great Read Across America Week in the books! 📚

We had a wonderful week celebrating the joy of reading. It was so much fun participating in all the daily themes, and Wednesday’s reading picnic was a highlight—beautiful weather, great books, and lots of smiles! ☀️📖

🐘 First Grade went on a mini safari to the Los Angeles Zoo!

Students explored the zoo, learned about different animals and their habitats, and saw many of the creatures they’ve been studying in class. It was an awesome day full of curiosity and excitement.

🪼 Second Grade embarked on an underwater adventure to the Aquarium of the Pacific!

They explored fascinating marine habitats, observed a wide range of sea creatures, and expanded their understanding about life under the sea.

🔍 Looking Ahead — More Learning & Fun!

🌊 The Little Mermaid Musical Matinee
📚 PTA Birthday Books
🍦 PBIS Ice Cream Social
✨ Sparkle & Shine Dance

📸📲 Be part of the joyful moments that make learning at Longden special by following us on Instagram. Don't forget to check out Mr. Jambazian's site for amazing videos and photos.

TCUSD & Community News

Family Literacy Night is just a week away on March 16!

All Temple City families are warmly invited to join Temple City Unified School District’s 4th Annual Family Literacy Night on March 16 from 5:00–7:00 PM at Longden School.

Come early and enjoy delicious options from food/cookie trucks beginning at 5:00 PM. Have fun with activities like: bracelet making, bookmark design, a reading pledge station, free books, and many more fun surprises designed to spark a love of reading.

At 6:20 PM in Memoli Hall, we are excited to host a special book talk and meet-and-greet with Lulu Cheng, author and creator of Bitty Bao. Lulu will share her inspiring collection of bilingual books and toys that connect English and Chinese languages while encouraging storytelling and imaginative play.

Families may pre-order items at www.bittybao.com/shop

LAST DAY TO PRE-ORDER IS MARCH 9.

Mark the check box next to "Is this a gift?"

"Who is receiving the gift?" enter the child's name, teacher, and school

For Delivery, select "Pick Up,"

For Pickup Location, select "Longden Elementary"

Pre-orders will be available for pickup and author signing at the event, and 10% of presales will be generously donated to TCUSD.

Character Parade: Students are invited to dress as their favorite book character and join our parade and photo opportunity at 6:55 PM to close the evening with smiles and celebration.

We hope you will join us at Longden School for a joyful night filled with stories, creativity, and community as we celebrate the power and magic of reading together!

Parenting Classes

Temple City Unified School District invites you to join our remaining Parent Classes for the 2025–2026 school year.

All classes are offered on Zoom, with many also available in person — making it easy to fit into your busy schedule. See the full schedule here.

Next class: Mar 11, 2026 – 8:15 AM — How parents can help build their child’s vocabulary at home Location: Cloverly Cafeteria In-Person (Zoom option also available)

Vote for TCUSD - San Gabriel Valley's Best!

Support Temple City Schools – Cast Your Vote!

Help recognize our amazing schools by voting in SGV's Best Awards!

How to Vote:

Click the Education category at the top of the page
Under the Education tab, find the following categories and vote for:
Elementary School – Public: La Rosa, Cloverly, Emperor, or Longden
Middle School – Public: Oak
High School – Public: Temple City High School (TCHS)
Preschool: TCELA
School District: Temple City Unified School District (TCUSD)
Make 5 selections
Enter your name and email
Click Submit/Vote

CLICK HERE TO VOTE!

Thank you for supporting Temple City Unified School District and helping showcase the excellence of our schools! 🎉

Disney's The Little Mermaid Musical

TCHS's Little Mermaid is coming to the San Gabriel Playhouse March 13-15!

Click here to purchase tickets https://www.fundraisingbrick.com/online-orders/tcusd/

Enrollment opens Feb 2!

Reminder that enrollment for all new students (including TK & K) is OPEN! Visit tcusd.net/enroll to register or learn more. *Reminder: current students DO NOT need to re-enroll.

Link to: https://www.tcusd.net/enroll

TCHS Baseball Opening Night

Baseball will be kicking off their new season in a new stadium! They would like to invite you to come out and support them on this special opening night!

TCHS City of Hope Blood Drive

Temple City High School is partnering with the City of Hope Blood Donor Center to host a community blood drive to support patients in need.

Event Details:

Date: Thursday, April 23, 2026
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location: Temple City High School, 9501 Lemon Avenue, Temple City

Donor Requirements: Valid photo ID, must be 16 years or older, must weigh at least 110 lbs

Appointments are recommended - schedule at idonateblood4hope.org using sponsor code TCUSD

Your donation can help save lives and provide hope to patients who rely on blood donations for treatment and recovery.

Campus Information

Contact Us

9501 E. Wendon St., Temple City, CA 91780

(626) 548-5068 (626) 548-5175 Fax

Longden@tcusd.net - To report absences

Instagram & Longden Website

Food Services & Interactive Menu

TCUSD

Join PTA in celebrating Earth Week: Register your child for a free tree!

This spring, we are thrilled to announce our participation in Neighborhood Forest's 16th Annual Free Tree Program as part of our Earth Week celebrations from April 19th to 27th!

We are excited to be participating in this wonderful program that teaches youth about the importance of environmental stewardship through the magic and wonder of planting and watching trees grow.

Please fill out the following online registration form by March 15th and receive a free tree (6-12 inches in size) during Earth Week (April 19-25). The tree species will be announced in early April. Neighborhood Forest aims to provide native and/or fruit bearing trees in all regions they serve.

Register to receive a free tree for Earth Day to plant with your child:

http://bit.ly/3Z1k356

You will also have the option to donate and/or purchase additional trees and tree-related educational products (via the registration form). Please note this is optional and any purchases/donations will help fund more free trees for kids in the program.

Trees will be delivered to us and we will arrange to get the trees in the hands of your children on or around Earth Day (April 22nd).

Other products that are purchased by you will be fulfilled by Neighborhood Forest.

Instructions on planting and caring for the trees, along with species details, will be emailed a few days before the tree delivery and will also be accessible in the “Resources” section on the Neighborhood Forest website. For further questions, please check out the Parent FAQs.

Celebrate Your Student’s Birthday in Lights!

Make their day extra special with a birthday shout out on our new digital marquee. Submit your birthday message request using the attached Google form and drop off your $20 tax-deductible donation to the office or pay by credit card using the link in the form. Google Form

Just a friendly note: if you send us any requests during breaks or on days when school is not in session, our response might be delayed until we're back. Thanks for your understanding!

Reporting an absence

If your child is absent for any reason, please call, email, or send a note to our front office at:

626-548-5068

Longden@tcusd.net

Be sure to include:

Child's first and last name
Date(s) of absence
Reason for absence
Name of parent/guardian reporting absence

Deliveries

Please be advised that the office does not allow lunch drop-offs, water bottles, instruments, homework, schoolwork, books, etc. Your understanding and cooperation are highly appreciated as we work together to create an environment that maximizes student learning and maintains a safe, closed campus.

What if your child forgets breakfast or lunch?

Our cafeteria will provide nutritious options at no charge.

Would you like to become a Parent Volunteer?

Please fill out the Longden Parent Volunteer Form
Have all of the necessary documents requested in the form
Communicate with your child's teacher to confirm the time & date to volunteer.

*Please note: Not all teachers request volunteers. You will still have volunteer opportunities with Longden PTA.

Join PTA Today!

PTA’s mission is to positively impact the lives of all children and families. It has been a supporter of Longden’s students, staff, and the greater Temple City community since 1952. Without PTA and its dedicated group of parent volunteers, Longden wouldn’t be the amazing center for learning that it is today. Help them in their mission by becoming a member today.

Click HERE to pay by cash or check or or click HERE to join online and pay by credit card or ACH.

E-Bike Safety Reminder

As e-bikes continue to grow in popularity, we want to remind our TCUSD community to stay safe! Please remember to follow all traffic rules, ride slowly in parking lots, and always be aware of pedestrians and vehicles. Your safety—and the safety of those around you—is our top priority. Stay safe and ride responsibly!

For important safety guidelines and resources, please visit: https://www.tcusd.net/162059_3

New Interactive Menus!

We’re excited to introduce our new interactive menus for families! Click on any item to view its photo (coming soon) and nutritional details. Check out this week’s breakfast and lunch menus on our website.

Menu items and photos are being added regularly, so thank you for your patience as we update the system.

Questions? Contact Marisol Cortez, Director of Food Services, at mcortez@tcusd.net

Menu items are subject to change. Please check menus daily for updates.

Click Here For Bell Schedule